Jul 14 2026
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Crispy Quinoa Crusted Tuna Tataki Recipe

Inspired by Edison: Food+Drink Lab
Time45m
Serves2

pistachio butter, citrus fennel salad, plum rocoto

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Ingredients

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For the Crispy Quinoa Crust

For the Pistachio Butter

For the Citrus Fennel Salad

For the Plum Rocoto Sauce

Method

For the Crispy Quinoa Crust

  1. 1

    Cook the Quinoa

    Rinse the quinoa under cold water. In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the rinsed quinoa and a pinch of salt. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the quinoa is fluffy and water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it cool.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Tuna

    Season the tuna steaks with salt and black pepper on both sides. Once the quinoa has cooled, press the quinoa onto the surface of the tuna steaks to create a crust.

  3. 3

    Sear the Tuna

    In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the crusted tuna steaks for 1-2 minutes on each side, or until the quinoa is golden and crispy. Remove from the skillet and let rest.

For the Pistachio Butter

  1. 4

    Blend the Pistachios

    In a food processor, combine the pistachios, olive oil, salt, and water. Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as necessary. Adjust the consistency with more water if needed.

For the Citrus Fennel Salad

  1. 5

    Prepare the Fennel

    Thinly slice the fennel bulb using a mandoline or sharp knife. Place in a bowl.

  2. 6

    Segment the Citrus

    Cut the orange and grapefruit into segments, removing the pith and seeds. Add the segments to the bowl with fennel.

  3. 7

    Dress the Salad

    Drizzle the olive oil and lemon juice over the salad. Season with salt and black pepper, and toss to combine.

For the Plum Rocoto Sauce

  1. 8

    Prepare the Sauce

    Remove the seeds from the plum rocoto peppers and chop them finely. In a bowl, combine the chopped peppers with diced plum, lime juice, and honey. Mix well and let sit for 10 minutes to meld the flavors.

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